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PPH Symptoms And Possible Causes From Prescribed Drugs

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PPH is an acronym for Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. Those who suffer from PPH don't need to be reminded of the symptoms this condition forces them to live with. But others may suffer from PPH in one of its many forms and not realize it. Patients diagnosed with PPH and those who don't yet know they have it both need to be aware of one critical fact - PPH can be caused by drugs your doctor prescribed and you may receive financial compensation with our help.

First a note about classifications for Pulmonary Hypertension. Although "PPH" is the most commonly used acronym, there are many classifications which organize the disorder by its cause. PPH or Primary Pulmonary Hypertension actually means the cause is unknown. SPH or Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension means the cause is known.

PPH is now considered an outdated term. There are two newer categories for these cases called IPAH or Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and FPAH or Familial Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. We have used PPH in this article since it is the most familiar term to those seeking knowledge on the subject.

PPHN or Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn is a particularly devastating classification where upon delivery, the child's arteries which lead to the lungs are constricted. The result of the constricted arteries is Pulmonary Hypertension.

Because PPH is rare, your doctor can easily miss it during a routine exam. The symptoms of PPH are similar to more common causes. Common symptoms are listed below.

Symptoms of PPH

• Trouble breathing and shortness of breath.
• Feeling very tired and weak.
• Passing out, fainting.
• Swelling of the ankles and feet.
• A blue color in the lips or fingers.
• Chest pain.

Causes of PPH:

Paxil has been shown to cause PPHN or Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn. Paxil has also been shown to cause other heart-related birth defects and has been taken by many people to treat depression.

Fen-Phen is a known cause of PPH in diet drug users.

Getting Help For PPH:

Only your doctor can diagnose and treat PPH but if you think you might have PPH or have been diagnosed with it and you have taken suspect drugs, contact us right way for professional legal counsel and a free legal case review. Call 800-529-5072 or complete the short form on this page to begin.

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